Man killed over inheritance

TANGERANG (JP): A man allegedly killed his elder brother with a bamboo stick after a heated dispute over an inheritance on Thursday, a relative said.

The relative, Suhendra, said at Tangerang General Hospital that 29-year-old Holid, the suspect, and his 34-year-old brother, Edy Rohendra, had often been involved in heated arguments.

But their parents' estate had worsened their relationship recently, he added.

Holid, he explained, was jealous that their mother Rohmani had entrusted the land certificates and car ownership documents to Edy because he was the eldest son. Holid had asked Rohmani to keep the documents herself but Edy insisted on keeping them.

"That morning, they were talking, but suddenly they started to say harsh words. Holid then slapped Edy and Edy did the same to Holid," he said.

Upset, Holid then grabbed a bamboo stick and reportedly used it to hit and stab Edy.

Ciledug Police First Insp. Sujito said his men were investigating the case. Holid has surrendered to the police. (41/lup)